Deutsch Around 1820/1830. miniature portrait of a moustached blond captain of the Württemberg general staff in blue uniform with gold epaulettes and order cross. Watercolor and gum arabic on ivory. 4.7 x 3.7 cm (oval). In gilt copper mount in rectangular, black-stained wooden frame. Enclosed: a miniature portrait of a moustached black-haired officer in dark blue uniform with red epaulettes (cuirassier du 3e régiment), continental Europe, circa 1830. Watercolour and gum arabic on ivory. 7,8 x 6,3 cm (oval). In copper mount in rectangular, dark brown stained wooden frame.

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